A qualitative study of adjustment to caring for an older spouse with psychiatric illness

An understanding of ways in which older carers' perceptions of their marital relationship and duty to their spouse underlie adjustment to care-giving is required for the development of acceptable and efficacious services for spouse carers. With this aim we conducted qualitative interviews with 20 spouses Of older people with a mental illness identified in a representative community study. While carers acknowledged distressing changes in their spouse, a history of reciprocity and intimacy emerged, comprising positive themes and perceived continuity which favourably influenced adjustment to care-giving. Those who still experience closeness in the relationship see themselves as coping and are reluctant to accept formal help. Others describe long-term unhappiness in marriage and experience feelings of entrapment in the role of carer. They require early and comprehensive services. Hypotheses regarding these themes are proposed

Eight Questions about Tennessee's Trade with China

How rapidly is the Chinese market growing? How does Tennessee compare to other American states? Has the composition of Tennessee's exports to China changed in recent years? Is Tennessee's export profile to China similar to that of other states? Which Tennessee exports are most reliant on the Chinese market? Which Tennessee exports to China are growing the fastest? What is China buying? How much would a stronger yuan help state exporters?Tennessee, trade, China, exports, exporting, global commerce, fourth quarter 2009, 4th quarter 2009

Expanding Exports: Can Tennessee Double Its Exports?

In this year's State of the Union Address, President Obama announced a National Export Initiative to double American exports over the next five years. He claimed that this could add two million jobs to the American economy. Could Tennessee actually double its exports over this period? And what would be the impact if it did?Tennessee, exports, trade, imports, exporting, global commerce, international

Tennessee and the Dollar: A Suspense Story

international, trade, regional, exports, Tennessee

Trade with Canada: A Tennessee Update

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Who's Next in Line? Trade after the Chinese Tire Decision

The recent decision to protect American-made tires from Chinese competition signals a new toughness on the part of the Obama Administration. Can we expect other Chinese imports to be similarly targeted for protection? If so, how will the Chinese react? Indications are that China will play tit-for-tat. In response to the tire tariffs, it has announced its own new tariffs on American frozen chicken imports. It also sanctioned imports of adipic acid, a chemical used in the production of nylon and PVC, though it has not publicly linked this to any U.S. action. Rumors abound that automotive imports may be sanctioned as well. For this state, what might be the impact of these, and future, actions?international, Tennessee, exports, trade, China, Chinese, sanctions, safeguard, safeguards, sanction, tires, exporting, global commerce, 2nd quarter 2009, second quarter 2009, 2nd quarter, 2009, second quarter

Current Foreign Investment in Tennessee: Putting Volkswagen in Context

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State Trade with Africa: Recent Growth

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Tennessee: Where are Tennessee's Exporters Located?

Are they concentrated in particular regions or found throughout the state?exporting manufacturers, manufacturing, employment, location, Tennessee, trade, exports, imports, exporting, global commerce, international

State Exports by Region: A Comparison of Exporting Statistics by Tennessee MSA

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